How is technology changing our eating behaviors?
The advent of home delivery meal prep kits and food delivery apps are redefining how humans consume food especially with the COVID-19 pandemic. Grubhub alone had an approximate 15% gross year-over-year rate increase as of October 2019. Another popular company, … Continue reading How is technology changing our eating behaviors?
Potassium Overdose: A story of life threatening Hyperkalemia
Authors: Fallah-tafti, Aerfan, Kaur, Elizabeth, Riar, Akashpreet, Salem, Fares, Rahimi, Zohal, and Walker, Annagail Cardiology Interest Group, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Cupecoy, Sint Maarten Introduction: Potassium is one of the most critically important intracellular cations in maintenance … Continue reading Potassium Overdose: A story of life threatening Hyperkalemia
The Treacherous Inverted T-Wave: A Sign That Should Not Be Missed
Authors: Nazera Fazli, Deniz Dolun, Grecia Corrada, Sharmila Thiagarajan, Ugo Nwoko, Tioluwani Tolani Cardiology Interest Group, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Cupecoy, Sint Maarten Abstract: Wellens Syndrome is an effective and essential indicator for a life-threatening Left … Continue reading The Treacherous Inverted T-Wave: A Sign That Should Not Be Missed
Pregnant or Not Pregnant: The Danger of Misdiagnosed Pregnancy
Authors: Daniel Lee, Paul Kelly, Jackelyne Reyes Emergency Medicine Student Interest Group, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Cupecoy, Sint Maarten Abstract: In North America, ectopic pregnancy has an occurrence rate of 2 percent of all pregnancies with … Continue reading Pregnant or Not Pregnant: The Danger of Misdiagnosed Pregnancy
RASA1: A Possible Puzzle Piece to Nonimmune Hydrops Fetalis
Authors: Alison Carameros, Carisma Cherukuri, Viviana Crespo, Khushbu Shah, Manmeet Kaur Singh, Ruby Zhao Obstetrics and Gynecology Interest Group, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Cupecoy, Sint Maarten Introduction: RASA1 is a gene that codes for p120-RasGAP protein and … Continue reading RASA1: A Possible Puzzle Piece to Nonimmune Hydrops Fetalis
The Golden Hour: A Case on Aortic Dissection
Authors: Meha Munir, Teresa Voong, Victoria DeTrolio Emergency Medicine Student Interest Group, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Cupecoy, Sint Maarten Abstract: Acute aortic dissection syndrome (AADs) tends to be uncommon, however AADs are associated with a high … Continue reading The Golden Hour: A Case on Aortic Dissection
Death By a Bruised Heart
Authors: Courtney Johnson, Jessica Jahoda, Kianna Freisz, Olivia Treutline Emergency Medicine Student Interest Group, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Cupecoy, Sint Maarten Abstract: A 91 year-old female presents to the Emergency Department (ED) after being involved in … Continue reading Death By a Bruised Heart
Not Just a Regular Sore Throat: Complications Leading to Lemierre Syndrome
Authors: Chancee Forestier, Rehana Hassan, Jideka Nwosu, Olivia Warren, Sarah Norman American Medical Women’s Association, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Cupecoy, Sint Maarten Abstract: This case serves as a foundation to explore the complications, antibiotic usage and … Continue reading Not Just a Regular Sore Throat: Complications Leading to Lemierre Syndrome
Stop the Clot: Connection Between DVT and Flying
Author: Akashpreet Riar Many might not know about it, but March is dedicated to Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month. Now, you might be wondering what is DVT. It is when blood clots form in body’s superficial or deep veins. It usually occurs in one of the legs which can break off and travel throughout the body to cause more severe complications such as pulmonary embolisms. Many people around the world suffer from this commonly occurring medical condition which may present as being benign but can become fatal. This month, we look into raising awareness of DVT and educate the … Continue reading Stop the Clot: Connection Between DVT and Flying
Speak Up Shy Girl
Author: Chancee Forestier As minutes slip by, my heart begins to throb against my chest, oxygen thrusting against the narrowing walls of my trachea. Every time my worried brain is reminded of my inevitable turn, my stomach tightens into a … Continue reading Speak Up Shy Girl
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